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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.06, 23,436.09 and 14,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.06, 23,436.09 and 14,072.27 is: 21,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.06 : 23,436.09 = 14,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.06/23,436.09 = 14,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.06x = 23,436.09 × 14,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.06x = 329,798,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,798,869.04/15,551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.49

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